Kevin Amstutz

Senior Data Scientist

In today’s data-driven workforce, everyone can benefit from a practical data science skill set. I’m excited to make interesting projects that push students to think critically, come up with creative solutions, and learn. I have varied interests including additive manufacturing, higher education, software engineering, and statistics.

Donald Barnes

Guest Relations Administrator

I am excited to be back at my Alma Mater. Look forward to making long lasting relationships with the Data Mine Team.

Brandt Barnes

Good Boy

Maggie Betz

Managing Director of The Data Mine in Indianapolis

I am a Purdue alum who lived in Hillenbrand Hall and participated in the Statistics Living Learning Community (STAT LLC), which was a precursor to The Data Mine. The STAT LLC was the most influential experience during my time at Purdue. I’m excited to be back at Purdue working on The Data Mine staff as the Managing Director of Corporate Partners. It is so important to give students the opportunity to apply their knowledge to real-life problems and experience corporate culture and practice professional skills.

Kimmie Casale

ASL Instructor

Having taught ASL for over 23 years at various colleges and universities in California. I am honored to work with The Data Mine team in growing their ASL skills. An environment that provides access for both hearing and deaf employees is ideal not only for The Data Mine but in all spaces.

Bryce Castle

Corporate Partners Technical Specialist

Data is the intersection between the physical and digital world, making it a critical part of any industry. I can often be found buried in spreadsheets, python scripts, and other tools to help make informed decisions. I am passionate about knowledge dissemination and helping support a program I enjoyed as a student. ✈️?‍???‍?

Cai Chen

Corporate Partners Technical Specialist

I am a former Data Mine student, Data Mine TA, and residential assistant in The Data Mine learning community. The Data Mine was the most impactful experience during my undergraduate career at Purdue. It taught me valuable lessons regarding data science, collaboration and professionalism in a real world setting through corporate partnerships projects. I am excited to help improve and bring this impactful experience to other students.

Peter Dragnev

Corporate Partners Technical Specialist

As a Purdue graduate and former student participant in The Data Mine, I am excited to contribute to the future growth of this amazing learning community and its impact on hundreds of students from various colleges, majors, and disciplines working with industry partners to solve real-world problems through the power of data science!

Stacey Dunderman

Lead Program Administration Specialist

Coming from a background in academic advising, I enjoy connecting students with experiential opportunities in The Data Mine that engage curiosity, learning and growth. I am fortunate to support The Data Mine team in our shared goal to open opportunities in data science to all.

Dan Hirleman

Director of The Data Mine of the Rockies

My passion is to help create programs that provide Purdue students (and those from partner universities) amazing opportunities to reach their full potential. The Corporate Partners program is one of the unique and unrivaled ones, up there with Engineering’s GEARE program. After spending a sabbatical in the space ecosystem in Colorado, I’m convinced that the potential upsides of a Data Mine hub for Purdue and for the region are huge. It will be fun making it happen.

Kali Lacy

Associate Research Engineer

Data is either your friend or foe. Everyone has some form of data, but only few persons know how to deal with it, hence their foe. If that sounds familiar, don’t worry. It’s not the end of the world; in fact, you’re in the right place! The Data Mine is a perfect resource to learn how to handle data and hopefully, by the end of your journey here at The Data Mine, data will be the best friend you have ever had.

Katie Sanders

Chief Operating Officer

I am excited to join The Data Mine team! I look forward to being a part of the formation and integration of future leaders locally, nationally, and around the world. My interests are being a part of a vibrant community, helping others, and being of service.

Betsy Satchell

Senior Administrative Assistant

I feel so fortunate to be a part of The Data Mine team. It is so exciting to be involved with such a dynamic group of students and staff. I am eager to learn more and provide support to this great team. After always living near Purdue, I’m very happy to be a Boilermaker!

Fulya Gokalp Yavuz

Director of Data Science

I’ve spent over 20 years in the field of statistics and data science as an academic. As a Purdue alum and former Postdoc at Purdue Statistics Leaving Learning Community (STAT-LLC), I’m excited to join The Data Mine, which reaches into the core of data science, while blending academic knowledge, data-driven industry expertise, and the fresh perspectives of talented minds.

Mark Daniel Ward

Executive Director

We are very excited to have hundreds of students living and learning together. Our goal is to foster a welcoming and useful environment, in which students can learn how to use data science tools in their own disciplines. I am especially committed to empowering students from backgrounds that are traditionally underrepresented in the data sciences.